Come and join our corner of France in Paddington.

Martine Baboin is the Director and French teacher. Martine is a native French speaker, raised in the Rhône Valley.

Over the past 20 years, Martine has taught French in Australia, New Zealand and France both as a private tutor and for organisations including The Alliance Française and International House in Nice. She created frenchclass 10 years ago putting into practice all her experience from teaching French around the world.

frenchclass in Paddington at 32 Glenmore Road. Click here for a map.

Term Dates 2010

Term 4 11th Oct - 17th December (10 weeks)

Summer classes

Intensive classes for children, beginners and advanced will be from the 17th to 28th January.
For more information or to register your interest contact Martine on 0293802672 or email info@frenchclass

Term Dates 2011

Term 1 31st Jan - 8th April (10 weeks)
Term 2 27th April - 1st July (10 weeks)
Term 3 18th July - 23rd Sept (10 weeks)
Term 4 10th Oct - 16th Dec (10 weeks)

Group classes 2010

We offer either morning or early evening group classes.
Classes last 1.5 hours per week.

Term 4
Foundation 1: Tuesday 11.45-1.15pm, Thursday 6.30-8.00pm

Foundation 2: Monday 11.45am-1.15pm, Tuesday 10.00-11.30pm, 11.45am-1.15pm, 6.30-8.00pm, Thursday 6.30-8.00pm

Advanced 1: Wednesday 10.00-11.30am, Monday 6.30-8.00pm

Advanced 2: Monday 10.00-11.30am, Wednesday 6.30-8.00pm, Thursday 10.00-11.30am

NB
Week 2 Summer Classes 4 days only due to 26th Jan Public holiday

Term 2 - 2011
Monday classes will be 8 weeks only due to Easter Monday 25th April, and Queens Birthday 13th June holidays.
Tuesday classes will 9 weeks due to ANZAC replacement holiday on day 26th April.

Prices
*$450 for 9 week course
*$500 for 10 week course
*$550 for 11 week course

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Childrens’ Classes

Term 4 starts Monday 11th Oct - 17th December (10 weeks)

Classes

Foundation 1: 4 to 7 years: Tuesday 3.30 - 4.00pm
Foundation 2: 4 to 7 years: Monday 4.00 - 4.30pm
Advanced: 7 to 11 years: Tuesday 4.30 - 5.30pm

We have a small range of classes for children but spaces for all classes are very limited.

We also offer private lessons for school students. For all information about the classes for children after school please contact Martine to work out what is the best for your child.
We will also be organizing spaces for classes for secondary school students who require assistance with external exam preparation.

Levels for children

Foundation 1 - Introduction to the French language with songs, games, stories and laughs.
Foundation 2 - Continuing French for children with some experience in the language.
Advanced 1 - Continuing to explore the grammar and vocabulary based on the conversation.

Prices for children classes per term
1/2 hour class $250
1 hour $300

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About the Classes

The way we teach French at frenchclass is very different from the way it is taught in other schools.

• We also employ the Michel Thomas method in our foundation classes and we have found that it is a real inspiration to our learners and teachers alike

• We use no textbooks

• We use English to explain how French conversation works. That way you understand immediately what is required in French conversation and this builds your self confidence

• Once structures have been explained, we provide numerous prompts to help you to use the language correctly

• The conversations we use and teach have first been reduced to their essential words and structure

We are particularly proud of the speed with which our students gain confidence in using verbs, tenses and moods.

We coach our students endlessly with verbs in all tenses and moods because verbs are indispensible for good and accurate conversation.

During the foundation classes everything about French grammar will be explained and you will learn tactics that will help you to remember this important aspect of the language.

Rules that you may not have understood before will become clear.

We can guarantee that we will guide and assist you to reach an Advanced Level in French conversation within 3 to 4 terms.

There is no simpler and faster way to reach this goal.

Advanced classes

These are based on the ‘post Michel Thomas’ lessons.

You will not find this anywhere else.

At this level you know the essentials of French conversation, therefore no more explanations of grammar are given unless requested, of course.

While we use English in the foundation classes to explain grammar and structure, we now do all that in French.

These classes are like a play performed by talented teachers. They will convey to you a multitude of French expressions and idioms and the different moods and accents that go with them.

You will take part in real French conversation with a native speaking coach.

Each lesson becomes little by little a delightful slice of real French life!

We highly recommend the use of the Michel Thomas recordings to keep your “French brain active”. www.michelthomas.co.uk

Learning includes also listening to French songs, watching exerts of films, use of French web sites and current French TV.

Foundation 1

This class is especially for beginners to the French language. It is suited to those who are traveling to France and want an introduction to the language. You will be introduced to the sounds and basic grammar of the French language. You will learn the simple phrases necessary for traveling while on holiday in France and how the language works.

Foundation 2

Maybe you have done some school French, visited France and learned a little. These classes assume some understanding of French and the desire to take that knowledge forward by developing a better understanding of the grammar and pronunciation.

Advanced 1

These classes are designed to combine the grammar and vocabulary learnt in previous lessons and translate this learning into conversational skills. You will have a chance to work towards great spoken fluency.

Advanced 2

The conversation class is for those speakers of French who would like to keep practicing their French. Each week new topics will be introduced for discussion. Along the way you will get the opportunity to extend your vocabulary, update your grammar and parlez français.

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Private Tuition

* Cost Prices are per person per hour
* Private tuition $100 pp
* class with 2 students $80 pp
* Class with 3 students $75 pp

Price reductions are available when a consecutive group of lessons is booked.

Other Services

frenchclass also offers intensive private lessons and holiday classes.

We have corporate French classes too. We can tailor a programme for your organisation for both individuals or groups who need to learn to speak French as part of their work. These classes can be based at frenchclass or your worksite (travelling expenses apply).

If you can’t find a time that suits and /or have a group of friends who want a lesson or wish to have private classes please don’t hesitate to contact Martine and we can organise a time to meet and book a first free rendez-vous. Call Martine ph. 9380 2672

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Terms and Conditions

Group Classes
* Classes will proceed with a minimum of 3 people and maximum of 8 people.
* Payment should be made in cash or cheque (made out to frenchclass), eftpos or bank transfer at the beginning of the term, unless otherwise arranged.
* If you miss a class: You can make up a lesson by joining another group.
Private Lessons
* If you cancel a lesson in advance no payment is necessary and you have the right to reschedule.
* If you cancel or miss a lesson less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged for that lesson.
* Block bookings must be paid in advance.
* Block bookings to take place over consecutive weeks.
* A credit will be offered only for the following term for any interruption of programme. Credits are non transferable.

* For further information on classes in Sydney please use the frenchclass request form